RB26DET 350Z

[350Zman1728]

Hey guys i was just wondering how hard it would be to do an RB26 motor swap into a 350Z

[Death By Thrash Metal]

First you gotta realize NOS is not the only name for Nitrous Oxide, then you have to realize that F&F was a movie and life isnt like that. Next you have to realize that getting an rb26dett is just about impossible without actually buying an R34. You make me feel less nubby. Thanks

[audtatious]

Dude, you need to chill out. We have sponsors on board that can find and supply RB's to members if needed. TorontoJDM actually has a RB26DETT listed for sale right now.

You also need to edit your sig as it does not follow Nissan guidelines and is annoying/confusing when reading thread context.

[evildky]

RB's are readilly available but pricey, the VQ is a fine engine and has 30% more displacemetn, seems like a step backwards, it's been done but not sure why

[New2SR20]

Next you have to realize that getting an rb26dett is just about impossible without actually buying an R34.You make me feel less nubby. Thanks

NO..UR STILL A NOOB!!...RB's can be found easily..hell there is 4 of them on e bay right now...so dont jump on someones case because they want to be different...

[Death By Thrash Metal]

Next you have to realize that getting an rb26dett is just about impossible without actually buying an R34.You make me feel less nubby. Thanks

NO..UR STILL A NOOB!!...RB's can be found easily..hell there is 4 of them on e bay right now...so dont jump on someones case because they want to be different...

well considering if you bought a 350z to swap in an rb... yah thats just stupid.I said it makes me FEEL LESS nubby not, not being a nub.After you consider that FF3 is on Youtube, there are going to be a lot of rice boys running around after seeing the mustang rb swap.Ok I was a bit harsh, but CMON MAN 350z RB swap? WHY? if you really want to be original why not a 300zx 2+2 rb swap? Or an rx7 rb swap, or if you just want an RB why dont you sell the Z and buy a 240 and swap it? with the money u get from the z you could have an amazing 240. Or if you wanted to be original drop a titan engine in there... i mean there are tons of options, but the price of that is just rediculous! you will be among the first yes, but the amount of trouble you are asking for is immense did i mention rb26detts are not cheap? i understand you want power, but if you cant exactly tell how hard it would be and how much it would cost... rb26into 350z isnt the right swap for you.And NewSR20 lol i really would avoid ebay as a viable source... if you do end up with an engine, and it happens to be an rb26, cmon face it the condition must SUCK, or the price was 100% rediculous.If you do rb swap a 350z try to do an rb30det swap... that way you have more displacment and more originality. hell the only difference between me and you is that 1month ago i was in your position, and because i searched around i have a decent understanding of things... only thanks to the great members on these forums.But hey if only ME (a moron) saying all these negatives gets you down and not willing to do it, then in 6months after jumping into it you would have bailed out witha fat hole in your pocket.

[New2SR20]

ohhh def. dont buy a motor from Ebay..OR anything that says it came from or has any reference to OSAKA motorsports...however, if i were to purchase a 350z (which i would buy slightly wrecked from a dealers only auction for a fraction of a price) and if it came with a bad motor, id consider doing some sort of a swap... CA18 FTW.......J/K

[Camry]

Wow... I really don't see anything wrong with an RB 350z. That's pretty damn cool if you ask me. I bet he's pretty loaded and got cash coming out his *** so that's why he wants an RB 350z. Guess I should sell my 240 because swapping an sr20 isn't original anymore. To the OP, if you really want to do it, then go ahead.

[iwantans13]

B16 swaps are better.

[jrb92se]

only real ballers have rb swaps. lol! i think he's jealous that he doesnt have a 350z or an rb swap. being new to the site you shouldnt be so harsh on people. i dont think you have much understanding of anything invovling rb's ,sr's or what ever else besides what you heard between classes yesterday or read in stupid street.

[NSRsheets]

I'm happy with the VQ that's in mine. I would stay with it and build it up.

[tlkq]

Did you seriously question why anyone would want an rb26 in their 350z? Seriously? That would be baller as hell. The rb is a much much stronger engine than the vq and has been proven to take 1000 hp all day every day. Its also a straight 6 vs v6. I'd take a straight 6 any day

[Dr.240sx]

Stick with the vq34

[NSRsheets]

Stick with the vq34

You mean VQ35 right. For the amount of work and money to put that engine in the car it wouldn't be worth it.

[Valentine]

Just keep the VQ35, and Bi-Turbo it.

[NSRsheets]

APS TT kit fTW!

[Valentine]

Haha, man when I get my Z33. Thats what Im going to save up for.

[EvoRay]

well considering if you bought a 350z to swap in an rb... yah thats just stupid.I said it makes me FEEL LESS nubby not, not being a nub.After you consider that FF3 is on Youtube, there are going to be a lot of rice boys running around after seeing the mustang rb swap.Ok I was a bit harsh, but CMON MAN 350z RB swap? WHY? if you really want to be original why not a 300zx 2+2 rb swap? Or an rx7 rb swap, or if you just want an RB why dont you sell the Z and buy a 240 and swap it? with the money u get from the z you could have an amazing 240. Or if you wanted to be original drop a titan engine in there... i mean there are tons of options, but the price of that is just rediculous! you will be among the first yes, but the amount of trouble you are asking for is immense did i mention rb26detts are not cheap? i understand you want power, but if you cant exactly tell how hard it would be and how much it would cost... rb26into 350z isnt the right swap for you.And NewSR20 lol i really would avoid ebay as a viable source... if you do end up with an engine, and it happens to be an rb26, cmon face it the condition must SUCK, or the price was 100% rediculous.If you do rb swap a 350z try to do an rb30det swap... that way you have more displacment and more originality. hell the only difference between me and you is that 1month ago i was in your position, and because i searched around i have a decent understanding of things... only thanks to the great members on these forums.But hey if only ME (a moron) saying all these negatives gets you down and not willing to do it, then in 6months after jumping into it you would have bailed out witha fat hole in your pocket.

whats an rb30det??

[Valentine]

He's probably talking out his ***, or maybe refering to the VG30, or VE30. I dont know...

[evildky]

the rb30 I believe only comes in n/a, bu the turbo manifolds fomr the smaller rb's I believe bolt on to correct that shortcoming, if you got access to a pile of rb parts it's supercool, but still a lateral move, I'd stick to the larger vq35, maybe even stroke it to 4.2 if you got money to burn, there are a few of these things north of 1000 whp! not cheap but then again neither is buying an rb and fabbing everything to make it work

[Valentine]

Oh so it is a real engine. What car is the RB30 pulled from? Also I recall reading and article on a 420Z. It was a pretty good article. How much does the 4.2 run for, and whats the displacement?

[turbo6]

The RB26 swap has been done a number of times, but unless you have some specific reason I don't see the need. The VQ is a larger displacement engine with newer technology, and has been proven capable of 1000+hp with ease.

The stock VQ35 may only be capable of 450whp-ish before letting go, but builds are common and not too expensive (Far less expensive than swapping in a RB26) and will hold all kinds of power. The market for the VQ is getting big with new standalones, turbo kits, etc coming out frequently.

The 4.2L stroker kit (technically 4.15) is an incredible setup, matched with a nice set of heads it can make massive power. We made 1016whp on a dyno dynamics at only 26psi with our VQ. Valentine, here is a link for pricing on the stroker

Now if you are still curious about the RB, it does fit.... here are a few pics I have seen, there are more out there. Some, such as the first pic have even gone as far as keeping the AWD system functional when swapping into the Z33.

[NSRsheets]

Nice pics and info.

[Valentine]

So that stroker kit makes the VQ35 to a 4.2? Hmmm...if its the 4.15, then whats the 4.24 on this article? The guy is also using a stroker kit.

Heres the article link.Alex Yao's 420ZTT

Note: Of course Top Secret would have the swap down already.

[turbo6]

That is GTM's stroker. There is another company that used to make a 4.3 (AEBS) which we have used, but they are no longer making them.

[Valentine]

Oh. Which is better in your opinion? 4.15 stroker kit, or the 4.24 stroker kit?

[Vinhnumber]

^^ some dope swaps!

[epaplia]

That last Z is pretty sweet looking.

[DanCouga]

Oh so it is a real engine. What car is the RB30 pulled from?

It came in Holden VL Commodores and Australian released R31 Skylines. The heads of the DOHC RBs fit with little modification. Just think of it as a stupid swap. It would be like taking a VQ35 block and using a VQ30 crank. Not really worth the time and effort for most people.

I've got a partially assembled RB30/26DETT that has taught me a lot about stupid swaps

[TheHat]

My personal responses on swaps are that if you can dream it, it can be done (When paying the right amount of money for it). Also when in doubt if a swap is possible or has been done took towards TopSecret since they do all sorts of crazy *** swaps. My personal general rule for do ability of a swap is if topsecret hasn't done it that means it isnt possible or it isnt worth doing.